Salmon River (Cascade Mountains) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
Also known as: Salmon River.
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Raps:max ↨80ft | Overall: | | ⟷9.6mi |
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| ⟷4.7mi | ↑1400ft | | ⟷1.4mi | ↓660ft | | ⟷3.6mi | ↑980ft |
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7 Jul 2018
"First time doing this section for our group. Was involved in the SAR mission for an injured canyoneer here a year ago, so played it cautiously and rea
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45.2434, -121.890545.2779, -121.9397https://ropewiki.com/images/b/b4/Salmon_River_%28Cascade_Mountains%29.kmltopo
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| Welcome! Canyons in the Pacific Northwest can be different from those you might be used to. Be ready for unlinked bolts, retrievable traverse lines, and challenging aquatic environments. For more on local practices, and the best way to get started in the region, check out the WCC Safety page.
- Unlinked Bolts - groups should be comfortable rigging unlinked bolts, either temporarily linking them for all but the last person, or using a passive redundancy method. Most importantly, if you find two bolts side by side that are unlinked, do not add webbing to them. Linking bolts designed to be unlinked will likely cause damage during seasonal floods.
- Traverse Lines - many canyons are rigged to allow traverse line access to an exposed anchor station. This should be done using self-belay or team belay techniques. Do not leave fixed lines in the canyons.
- Challenging Environments - the highly aquatic nature of PNW canyons can surprise many. Cold temperatures, slippery rocks, loud waterfalls, and strong currents all lead to unexpected problems. Do not underestimate the need for strong team work and technical proficiency. Belays are frequently not possible. Unattended gear will sink or float away. Sliding and jumping is the cause of most major injuries, so it's critical to effectively communicating water depth & submerged hazards.
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Introduction[edit]
Approach[edit]
Descent[edit]
- Little Falls
- Three little Falls
- Little Niagara Falls
- R1 - Vanishing Falls: 40ft
- rapid to avoid
- R2: 30ft
- fast narrow section
- small rapid - bypass
- Wide Falls
- DCR - bypass via boulder crevice
- Small falls before Frustration - bypass DCR via cave.
- R3: 70ft (Frustration Falls?)
- Falls after Frustration
- R4: Final Falls - 80ft.
After Final Falls, continue downstream 0.35mi to approx: 45.25000, -121.90260. Exit the river DCR here and make your way up the gully ~650ft to the trail. Follow the trail back to the trailhead (~3.3mi).
Red tape[edit]
Northwest Forest Pass required to park.
Parking area known for break-ins, so don't leave anything visible in your car.
Wilderness area, no group larger than 12. No bolting with power drills allowed (or required at this point)
Beta sites[edit]
Trip reports and media[edit]
Oregon Field Guide feature on kayakers running this section
Immersion Research pack raft descent
Background[edit]
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45.2434, -121.8905
45.2779, -121.9397
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